What your flat could earn you per year, after our commission
€24,710*
≈ €2,059 per month on average · base scenario
* An estimate, not a guarantee: it depends on actual occupancy. As we only earn a commission on rent actually collected, every empty month costs us too.
Why not 100% occupancy
In the leisure rental model, tenants stay around 60 nights on average. After each departure we always block 2 nights to clean, check all the equipment and buy replacement parts if needed, and there may also be a few empty days between one departure and the next arrival. That is why we estimate 88% rather than 100%: a realistic figure, not a theoretical maximum.
From rent to your account
Figures before the 21% VAT on the commission (≈ €577/year in this scenario). Who pays for what (utilities, cleaning, repairs): see the Costs tab.
The four scenarios
| Scenario | Rent | Occ. | Net / year | Net / month |
|---|
Tap a row to show it above. The rent is the annual average: it is marketed higher in peak season and lower in winter.
Simulator
Try your own figures
Gross income for the year: €27,456
Net annual income for the owner
€24,710
After Lodging's 10% commission.
How we fill the calendar
We market well in advance, chain stays back to back and adjust the price by season. We list on Airbnb, Vrbo and our own website, and partner agencies such as Engel & Völkers and Laura Martinez bring us tenants from their own portfolios: more channels, more enquiries and fewer empty months.
The apartment
Renovated, brand new and with a terrace
Two double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private terrace, a few minutes from the beach: the combination most sought after for long leisure stays.
Property details
Brand new
A freshly renovated flat photographs better, supports the target rent and means fewer maintenance issues in the first years.
Two and two
Two bathrooms and two double bedrooms suit couples travelling together, friends and families, who share a flat without sharing a bathroom.
Private terrace
A clear advantage in Poblenou, especially from April to October.
Lodging standard equipment
Quantities "per capacity" are based on the maximum occupancy on the habitability certificate. Whatever is already in the flat is used; anything missing we list with you during the set-up.
Kitchenware
- Pots in different sizes (min. 3) and frying pans (min. 2).
- Glasses, coffee cups and breakfast bowls: twice the capacity.
- Plates (soup, dinner and dessert) and full cutlery sets: twice the capacity.
- Wine glasses: twice the capacity + 2.
- 3 kitchen knives, corkscrew, tin opener, colander, salad bowl, oven tray and chopping board.
- Ladle, spatula, serving spoon, tongs, trivets and dish rack.
Household items
- Cleaning kit: broom, dustpan, mop, bucket and toilet brush.
- Bin, hangers for each wardrobe (min. 8), clothes airer and pegs.
- Coasters, placemats and scissors.
Bedding
- Mattress and mattress protector for each bed.
- Pillows (double bed 2 × 70 cm, single bed 1 × 70/80 cm) with protectors.
- Duvet (1 per bed), blankets and cushions for each bed and the sofa.
- Minimalist, neutral decoration.
- Sheets and towels are provided by Lodging during the set-up, at no cost to the owner.
Appliances and technology
- Coffee machine (Nespresso recommended), kettle and toaster.
- Microwave, oven, dishwasher and washing machine.
- Air conditioning, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, vacuum cleaner.
- Smart TV and high-speed wifi.
Location
Poblenou: beach, neighbourhood life and the metro close by
One of the most requested areas for people coming to Barcelona to spend several months living like a local.
On foot
Approximate walking times.
Demand
Mid-length leisure stays in Barcelona look for three things: the beach, a neighbourhood with its own life and a metro nearby. Poblenou has all three, and a well-presented, brand-new seasonal flat stands out against the existing offer.
The size (2 + 2) lets two couples or a family share the rent, which supports prices of €2,600/month with high occupancy.
Seasonality
When it rents
May – SeptemberBeach and summer season: stays of 1 to 3 months, the highest flow of enquiries.
March – April · OctoberMild spring and autumn: travellers avoiding the summer peak.
November – FebruaryWinter stays by Europeans looking for a mild climate, with longer contracts that make up for lower demand.
Tenant profiles
Who will live in your flat
International couples
One to three months to experience Barcelona from a neighbourhood by the beach.
Friends and families
They travel together and value having two double bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Winter stays
Europeans spending the winter on the Mediterranean, with long stays.
Legal framework
Leisure seasonal rental, no cap on rent
What it means for the owner
Lodging looks for tenants who come to Barcelona solely for leisure. During selection, every tenant must always prove this purpose, and the documents are attached to their contract so the owner is covered. Non-leisure seasonal rentals are not part of this proposal.
What we ask from every tenant
- Passport
- Return flight tickets, if they have them
- Proof of their main residence outside Barcelona: a rental contract or a recent utility bill
- Sworn statement confirming they are coming for leisure
Management agreement terms
A single commission and a documented statement
You are the landlord
You sign as landlord with each tenant; Lodging runs the whole operation. No monthly fixed fee, no set-up or marketing costs. The fee paid by the tenant does not affect your net income.
Pricing and selection
Lodging sets the price by season within what we agree with you, and selects and vets every tenant: during selection we always check their solvency.
Check-in and check-out
Handover with a photo inventory. At the end, the flat is returned in the same condition, apart from normal wear and tear.
Monthly cleaning
For every booking of 2 months or more we organise one cleaning a month. This way we enter the flat regularly and keep an eye on its condition and quality throughout the stay, not just at check-out. Intermediate cleanings and the final cleaning are always paid by the tenant, never by the owner. Each one includes a change of bed linen and towels.
Welcome kit
At every check-in we leave a welcome kit with the basics to start the stay, so the tenant feels at home from day one.
Example
How to read a statement
A full month rented at €2,600.
Each statement details what was collected from each tenant, the commission applied and any costs passed on, with their invoices. You can check the flat's status and the occupancy calendar at any time.
Cost breakdown
Who pays for what
| Item | Owner | Lodging | Tenant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural repairs and building levies | |||
| Prior deep cleaning, only if the flat needs it (building work, dust, long closed) | |||
| Building insurance | |||
| Repairs due to normal wear and tear | |||
| Damage caused by the tenant | |||
| Utilities (electricity, water, gas) | |||
| Internet / wifi | |||
| Intermediate cleanings (monthly, for bookings of 2 months or more) and final cleaning, with a change of bed linen and towels | |||
| Handling issues and coordinating repairs | |||
| Setting up and managing utilities and internet | |||
| Initial cleaning and making up the beds | |||
| Bed linen and towels | |||
| Photo styling, professional photo shoot and 3D video | |||
| Welcome kit at every check-in | |||
| Marketing, contracts and 24/7 support |
pays · only when the flat is empty (between tenants): during those periods, utilities and internet are paid by the owner. Lodging receives and handles every issue: normal wear and tear is paid by the owner; anything the tenant breaks is paid by the tenant (and, if not, deducted from their deposit). Deposit to Lodging and set-up costs: €0.
Getting started
Four steps to get going
Signing
Management and marketing agreement.
Whenever the owner decidesDocuments
Handing over the documents needed for onboarding.
After signingSet-up
Inspection of the flat and its equipment against the Lodging standard; installation and configuration of the Akiles digital lock; initial cleaning paid by Lodging (if the flat first needs a deep clean, that is paid by the owner) and beds made up with our bed linen and towels; photo styling of the flat for the shoot; visit from a professional photographer for the photo shoot and 3D video (with floor plan); photo inventory.
Before the first tenant moves inMarketing
Listings published with the photos and 3D video on all our channels, and tenant selection.
From signingDocuments
What we need from you
For the property
- Title deed or land registry extract (nota simple)
- Habitability certificate (cédula)
- Energy performance certificate
- Asbestos certificate (mandatory from 3 October 2026)
- Recent utility bills
- Single Rental Registration Number (NRUA), only if you already have one
For day-to-day management
- Owner's ID / NIE
- Home insurance policy
- Bank account ownership certificate
- 5 sets of keys
- Appliance warranties (if any)
- Building manager's details and house rules
Technology
Your flat, managed with professional tools
We use specialised platforms for each part of the management, and everything that happens in your flat is gathered in a single owner portal.
Akiles
Digital lock: each tenant gets personal access, valid only during their stay and switched off as soon as they leave. No handing over keys and no risk of copies.
Guesty
Our property management system: bookings, calendar, seasonal pricing and tenant communication, all in one platform.
Okify
Monitoring of the flat's energy and water use, to spot unusual consumption early and keep utilities under control when the flat is empty.
Qasa
Maintenance management: every issue is logged, assigned to our team and tracked until it is resolved.
Owner portal
Everything about your flat, in one place
You will have access to an owner portal where you can check bookings, occupancy, maintenance and statements at any time.
| Tenant | Check-in | Check-out | Purpose | Rent / month | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couple · Netherlands | 1 Dec | 28 Feb | Leisure · winter | €2,300 | Confirmed |
| Family · Germany | 1 Mar | 30 Apr | Leisure | €2,500 | Confirmed |
| Two couples · France | 1 Jun | 31 Aug | Leisure · summer | €2,900 | Pre-booking |
Preventive maintenance before summer · paid by the owner, invoice attached
Tenant damage · replaced and charged to the tenant
Assigned to our maintenance team · visit scheduled
| Month | Rent collected | Management + VAT | For you | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | €2,600.00 | −€314.60 | €2,285.40 | PDF + invoices |
| February | €2,600.00 | −€314.60 | €2,285.40 | PDF + invoices |
| March | €2,600.00 | −€314.60 | €2,285.40 | PDF + invoices |
Illustrative view with sample data: the real portal will show your flat's bookings, occupancy, issues and statements.
About us
Specialists in seasonal rentals
An accommodation management company based in Barcelona. We run each property with our own team (marketing, 24/7 tenant support, laundry and maintenance) and act as the owner's single point of contact.
Buildings in operation
In total, more than 150 units in the Barcelona area. We already run a building in Poblenou: we know the demand in the neighbourhood.
Why Lodging
Your new flat, in good hands
- Zero hassle: a single point of contact for listings, viewings, contracts, payments, check-ins and check-outs.
- Carefully selected tenants and every stay documented as leisure, so you are covered.
- Our own team for maintenance, laundry and 24/7 support.
- Transparency: monthly statement with invoices and access to the occupancy calendar.
